It is built around a reworked hook from Oliver Cheatham's 1983 disco classic, "Get Down Saturday Night" .

Michael Gray's is the definitive 8-minute version of the 2004 house anthem that helped define the "filter house" era. Released in October 2004, the track peaked at Number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and topped dance charts globally. 🎵 Track Essentials

The song was originally a "forgotten project" on Gray's hard drive before it was polished for release.

Gray famously changed Cheatham’s lyric "I can't wait for Saturday to begin" to "I can't wait for the weekend to begin" to make it more universal.

The track sits at 127 BPM in the key of E Minor .

Features a powerful performance by English singer Shèna .

The Extended Vocal Mix runs for approximately 8:09 , offering a longer build-up compared to the 3:12 radio edit. ✨ The Story Behind the Hit